Men’s Waxing

Downtime for men’s waxing is minimal, but there are some aftercare steps to ensure a smooth recovery and minimize irritation. Here’s a breakdown:

Downtime

• Redness and bumps: It’s normal to experience some redness and bumps for approximately 1 hour after the treatment. These will subside naturally.
• Sweating: Avoid strenuous activity or sweating for a few hours as it can irritate the freshly waxed area.
• Sun exposure: Stay out of direct sunlight for 24 hours as your skin will be more sensitive. Use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) after that to protect the newly exposed skin

• Soothing: Apply a cool compress or soothing lotion (calamine lotion or aloe vera gel) to calm any redness or irritation. Your EI beautician will apply this after your treatment.
• Exfoliation: After a few days (around 3-4 days), gently exfoliate the area 2-3 times a week to prevent ingrown hairs. Use a soft washcloth or a gentle scrub.
• Moisturizing: Keep the area well-moisturized with a fragrance-free lotion to prevent dryness and itching.
• Avoid scratching: Don’t itch or pick at the waxed area, as this can lead to irritation.

• Don’t shave: Let the hair grow back completely before your next waxing session (typically 4-6 weeks). Shaving in between can disrupt the waxing cycle and lead to ingrown hairs.
• Exfoliate before next session: Gently exfoliate the area a few days before your next waxing appointment to remove dead skin cells and prevent ingrown hairs.

Remember: Consult your EI beautician for specific aftercare instructions based on your skin type.

The answer is yes! One myth we’d like to clear up is that brow shaping and styling services are just for women. In fact, men can benefit just as much from brow services, which can help to tame unruly growth, make the eyebrows appear more striking, and achieve an impeccably groomed look. Treatments such as waxing, tinting and microblading can help to fill in the brow line for men who struggle with sparse or thinning brows, giving them a more masculine and kept appearance. Additionally, with a proper professional touch, results look completely natural. Still not convinced? Read on for answers to some other common questions about our brow shaping and microblading services.

If you just need the basics, waxing your brows is a perfect option. This service entails defining the eyebrows using wax to remove out of place hairs and clean up the area in between. This helps to improve the overall shape of your existing brows, and make them look subtly sharper.

For greying brows or brows that lack definition, adding a tint to your brow wax is a great add-on.  Your brow artist will create a perfect match to your natural colour, to fill in and darken the brows. Tinting can also enhance the look of your existing brows, making them appear fuller and more defined

For regular grooming and styling with wax and tint, you should plan to visit every 4-8 weeks, for best results. This can vary from individual hair and skin types.